hardscape
noun
hard·scape
ˈhärd-ˌskāp 
: structures (such as fountains, benches, or gazebos) that are incorporated into a landscape compare softscape
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Just to the west, the city will add landscaping and a hardscape around Lake Carola, named after the daughter of Henry Sanford, one of the city’s founders.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Each neighborhood chooses its own gardens to feature, but the tour board works to ensure the emphasis is on gardening, not just lovely pools or hardscapes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.
—Philip Jordan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This collection of cheap DIY garden path ideas offers inspiration for both novice and experienced hardscape enthusiasts alike, ensuring there's a suitable option for every skill level.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Each neighborhood chooses its own gardens to feature, but the tour board works to ensure the emphasis is on gardening, not just lovely pools or hardscapes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.
—Philip Jordan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This collection of cheap DIY garden path ideas offers inspiration for both novice and experienced hardscape enthusiasts alike, ensuring there's a suitable option for every skill level.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Hardscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardscape. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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